CACAO EXPRESS INC
7165 SW 47 ST STE 312
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven handles soiled with old food debris. Located at cook line and across from bathroom.
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining shelves underneath preparation table across from 3 compartment sink.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil and liquid margarine stored on floor near slicer.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling near walk in cooler.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf underneath flat top grill soiled with accumulated old food debris.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over containers of heavy cream at walk in cooler.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lid stored over hand sink near 3 compartment sink. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/26/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 6/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans not inverted at storage area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris between stoves at cook line.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed rice container lid missing at front line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil and mayonnaise stored on floor at preparation areas.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves at cook line soiled with old food debris.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed peas stored in non food grade bag at reach in freezer across from cook line.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of sugar container soiled near cook line. Observed rice scoop handle soiled with old food debris. Operator removed scoop from rice and took to ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/11/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves underneath preparation tables near 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Observed cardboard lining shelves underneath preparation tables near 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with dust and food debris throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Observed ceiling soiled with dust and food debris throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and beverage on preparation table at cook line. Employee removed items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Observed employee beverage on slicer. **Time Extended**
- 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed no lid provided for brown rice container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Observed no lid provided for brown rice container. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor. Observed containers of mayonnaise and potatoes stored in floor at walk in cooler. Observed containers of cooking oil stored on floor near cook line and at preparation areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Observed containers of mayonnaise and potatoes stored in floor at walk in cooler. Observed containers of cooking oil stored on floor near cook line and at preparation areas. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling in front of cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Observed: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling in front of cook line. **Time Extended**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed food employees washing hands at 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Observed: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed food employees washing hands at 3 compartment sink. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of rice container soiled in front of cook line. Observed stored utensils soiled on shelves near ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Observed interior of rice container soiled in front of cook line. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup stored inside container of cheese at single door reach in cooler below slicer. Warning
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves underneath preparation tables near 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with dust and food debris throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and beverage on preparation table at cook line. Employee removed items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed no lid provided for brown rice container. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor. Observed containers of mayonnaise and potatoes stored in floor at walk in cooler. Observed containers of cooking oil stored on floor near cook line and at preparation areas. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour inside container. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employees portioning and preparing food not wearing hair restraint. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Observed: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling in front of cook line. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed plumbing leading to hand sink in disrepair. Observed pipes disconnected and covered with plastic bag. Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed lettuce stored inside garbage bag at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef liver and raw pork at reach in cooler at cook line. Discussed with employee. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (129F - Cooling) at room temperature across from walk in cooler. As per employee products were removed from walk in cooler for cleaning for approximately 10 minutes. Observed Swiss cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cut cheese (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per employee for 20 minutes. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) at room temperature near cook line. As per employee for approximately 10 minutes. Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed food employees washing hands at 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of rice container soiled in front of cook line. Observed stored utensils soiled on shelves near ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cutting board, container and coffee machine stored over hand sink at ware washing area. Employee removed items. Also observed garbage can stored in front of hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed no hot or cold running water available when valves are open at hand sink at ware washing area. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom and ar hand sink near ware washing area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 19 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).